The Two Matts

The New World

Join The New World's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New World newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people.

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Feb 12, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Europopulism, state-funded snappers and the UK's Fox News
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the success of the vaccine roll-out and the timing of an independent inquiry, the launch of Andrew Neil's GB News, summer holiday plans and the government's army of state-funded snappers. They are joined by journalist, author and political commentator Nick Cohen to talk about whether recent missteps by the EU have opened the door to a rise in populism in Europe. Plus more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
Brave New World
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the EU's chaotic vaccine roll-out, Keir Starmer's tough week and Matt Hancock's film viewing. They are joined by New European editor-in-chief Matt Kelly to hear about exciting news at the paper, while Rachel Johnson pops by to talk Mary Berry, why Ed Balls was Brexit's patient zero and the importance of outdoor sport. Plus the first entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
A dose of anti-sceptic solution
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the grim Covid death toll, Boris Johnson's apology and the media's coverage of it, the first days of the Biden presidency and what Brexit might mean for employment rights. They are joined by barrister Kawsar Zaman to discuss his campaign to encourage people to take the Covid vaccine. Plus the team offer up some more cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown, and ask: could Ed Miliband eat a 1m-long hot dog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Mini Merkel and The Starmer Report
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and the Tory revolt over an anti-genocide trade deal law. They are joined by John Kampfner to explain who new German CDU leader Armin Laschet is, and Glen O'Hara to give his report card on Keir Starmer's performance nearly 10 months into the job. Plus the team offer up some cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
A Brexit sandwich, two packets of Soreen and Shaun Bailey's hard cheese
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the Brexiteers' fury at the impounding of a ham and cheese sandwich, why the government is prepared to die in a ditch over free school meals and London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's suggestion homeless people should save £5,000 for a house deposit. They are joined by The New European columnist Ian Dunt to examine the abject failure of the government to deal with the coronavirus crisis. Plus in Cash And Burn they try to get to the bottom of what Nigel Farage's new Reform UK party is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
Where did it all go wrong?
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the Brexit deal, the Covid vaccination roll-out, Joe Biden's victory confirmation and dimly-remembered 1980s soap opera Sons And Daughters. They are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell to discuss why Remainers couldn't stop Brexit, whether it's time to campaign for Rejoin and if Tony Blair is the man to sort out the jabs. Plus LEAVE.EU and Gavin Williamson get the Cash And Burn treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
Christmas songs and festive snogging
In a festive special Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the cancellation of Christmas, France's closure of its border and the man from the old swimming pool posters banning petting. They are joined by Mitch Benn to hear some of his alternative Christmas songs. Plus a thorough guide to avoiding Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
A very Covid Christmas and the words of 2020
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss how fishing quotas came to be the last threat to a Brexit deal, whether easing Coronavirus restrictions for Christmas is a good idea and ponder if there's any crossover between New European readers and people who find Mrs Brown's Boys funny. And they are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss the words which will define 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
Never mind the scallops
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the looming Brexit deadline and the chances of no-deal, the odds of a man called William Shakespeare being the second to get the Covid vaccine and whether a chicken lasagne is truly a lasagne. They are joined by film critic Jason Solomons to talk about a new documentary about Shane MacGowan. And Cash casts her eye over axed Eton teacher Will Knowland and his quixotic attempt to get Parliament to overturn his sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Vaccines, tiers and great escapes
Richard Porritt and Cash Boyle return for another delve into the murky world of British politics. This week they tackle the tier votes, Tory rebels and the hope that the end might just be in sight ... And 'Cash n Burn' crowns a truly hideous villain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Tiers, Turkey and a ticked-off Tory
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss England's return to a vale of tiers, the government's spending review and Rishi Sunak's chances of making it to Number 10. They are joined by Suna Erdem to talk about Turkey's very own Dominic Cummings and what his departure might mean for the country's future. And Cash examines the career of Conservative MP Ben Bradley, the British Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Dom departs, Corbyn curbed and the greatest ever politics films
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss Dominic Cummings' theatrical departure from Downing Street, Jeremy Corbyn's continued estrangement from the Parliamentary Labour Party, the latest in the tortured Brexit negotiations and what we may or may not be allowed to do this Christmas. They are joined by film writer Richard Luck to discuss the greatest ever political movies. And Cash explains why cronyism isn't a great way to deal with a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
The state of the Union and Johnson doesn't get the Cain
Richard Porritt and Matt Withers return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Joe Biden's presidential victory and what on earth is going on behind the doors of 10 Downing Street. They are joined from Scotland by pro-independence writer and legal academic Andrew Tickell to assess the state of the polls ahead of next year's Holyrood election. Journalist Cash Boyle explains what Biden's win and the Internal Market Bill will mean for the Northern Ireland border. And Richard hosts an unnecessarily profane quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2020 · 56 min
US poll perplexity, Mitch Benn and British-shaped deals
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals. They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
The big US presidential election preview
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics - this time in the US. They have an all-star commentator roll-call to preview next week's showdown between Joe Biden and likely Armageddon, with James Ball, Bonnie Greer and John Kampfner all sharing their thoughts. Back in the UK, the pair discuss the latest tier restrictions and the free school meals fiasco, plus react to breaking news of Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2020 · 1 hr 40 min
The shining Star, unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the latest coronavirus restrictions, the state of the Brexit talks, Angela Raynor's unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique. They are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss how the Daily Star has outshone its tabloid rivals over the pandemic. Charlie Connelly talks about a new book covering 2,000 years of English history at breakneck speed. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
Covid tiers, US poll fears and political jeers
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack. They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US. The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interlude And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
Karaoke Coffey, No-deal deadline and some hope Stateside
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to pick over another weird week on Covid-infected Planet Brexit.The pair discuss inept ministers, political soundbites and pick a New European mascot.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
Rumours, Definitely Maybe and The Wall
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss local lockdowns, Priti Patel's blue-sky thinking, the first US presidential debate and rumours swirling around Boris Johnson. They are joined by Kevin Cummins to discuss his new book of Britpop photography. Matt Withers speaks to pollster Deborah Mattinson about the demolition of Labour's Red Wall. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2020 · 6 min
Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq
On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, takes us back to those crucial 18 months. Talking to prime ministers, politicians, spies and weapons inspectors he asks how and why we came to invade Iraq. And as we experience an era of lies and mistrust - did the events of 17 years ago set the stage for the world we live in now? This is a Somethin' Else production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.